The past couple of weeks I have dealt with some conflicts with others either not meeting what they say they are going to do or doing the complete opposite of what they say. It has caused friendships to be lost and I have stopped doing business with some because of it. This type of behaviorRead more
Love Yourself First
A few weeks ago a friend of mine was having issues in relationships. He had told me that he asked his wife to help him learn to love her again. What he did not realize until just then, it was not her who was broken. It was him. We went on to talk aboutRead more
The Empowerment Series
It seems my whole life I have always been the group’s therapist. I have always accepted the position with open arms in helping my friends put on a happier face and help them down their paths called life. Interesting enough, I have suffered from depression since a very young age. It baffles most’s minds whenRead more
Give That Horn A Toot
Yesterday I was very excited to tell a good friend of mine about a new venture of mine. It all involves me helping another friend’s company succeed more. With a big smile and genuine enthusiasm for me, the great friend said “listen to you toot your horn. “. This got me thinking… Should one “tootRead more
The Wedding Plan
It has to happen sometime. Might as well get to it. I guess we will finally start planning a wedding. So at some time, some where, on May 24, 2015 I will marry my favorite person to act crazy with. On St. Patrick’s Day 2011, at sunset, on the beach, with our two best friends,Read more
20 Things I Learned From My Grandfather
For those of you who do not know me, I was the perfect example of a “Grandpa’s girl” up until the day he passed away. That was the hardest, day, week, two years of my life. Those of you who did know my Grandpa knew he had some grand ideas about life and how weRead more
Snow. Begone!
Dear Winter, When you decided to make Alaska warmer than Southern Illinois, you and I have issues my friend! There is no reason ever for it to be warmer in a tundra than halfway to the equator. We all know you like to come in like a lion but you can quit anytime with theRead more
14 Goals for 2014
I have seen a few do this so I am going to jump on the wagon myself. I am setting 14 attainable goals 2014. I use the word attainable because I like most, will make many crazy new years resolutions that are nowhere near attainable. This year I want to hit my goals andRead more